This bill establishes a new commission to assess the readiness of the New Hampshire Seacoast Emergency Evacuation Plan, specifically focusing on the evacuation route of the Seabrook Beach district in light of potential flooding issues anticipated in January 2024. The commission will consist of various members, including four representatives from the House, three from the Senate, and representatives from several organizations such as the Rockingham Planning Commission, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Medical Reserve Corps, among others. The commission is tasked with analyzing the current evacuation plan and will be required to submit an interim report by December 1, 2026, and a final report by December 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision to repeal RSA 21-P:48-b, which pertains to the commission studying the readiness of the New Hampshire Seacoast Emergency Evacuation Plan, effective December 1, 2027. The legislative members of the commission will receive mileage reimbursement for their duties, and the commission is expected to hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's passage. The new section establishing the commission is inserted into RSA 21-P, while the repeal of the existing section is noted as a deletion.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:48-b